BLUFFTON, S.C. - A local Bluffton teenager is heading off to Hollywood in style today as he competes for the final American Idol title. The show is in its last season.

Bluffton High School will say goodbye to Lee Jean today as he travels to Hollywood. The school will gather in the theater this morning. The celebration will include Jean and his family along with pictures and videos from the 'go wild' contest, pictures from his life, and performances by the band, cheerleaders, and dance class.

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WJCL interviewed Jean before he auditioned in Savannah in July. "This is a fantastic experience. Just to have a chance to be on the last season of American Idol, which is one of the biggest shows ever... it's so great," said Jean before his audition.

Jean was one of more than 4,000 people who auditioned for the show in July at the Savannah Civic Center. Savannah and the Lowcountry have a decent reputation when it comes to American Idol stars. Candice Glover from St. Helena won Idol Season 12 and Season 11 winner, Phillip Phillips auditioned in Savannah.

To see Jean's original interview with WJCL and to hear a clip of his music, click here.